John Studebaker "Jack" Hardy, born on November 23, 1947, was an American
singer-songwriter from Greenwich Village, New York. He began his career in the
mid-1970s by hosting songwriter's circles at his apartment, which became a hub
for artists. Hardy released his debut album, Jack Hardy, in 1971, followed by
notable works such as The Mirror of My Madness (1976) and White Shoes (1982). He
founded the Fast Folk Musical Magazine in 1982. Hardy's lyrical writing often
carried political undertones, and his music reflected Celtic elements.
Throughout his career, he toured extensively on...